Domains

Dates

07-1612

Places

United Kingdom, England (Involved)

Spain (Involved)

Context

Philip III of Spain, a widower, attempts to woo James I's daughter,
Princess Elizabeth. The English King, however, has other plans,
aiming at a marriage with the Elector Palatine, and his hostile
treatment of Philip's envoy harms relations with Spain.

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15713Philip III of Spain seeks marriage with Princess Elizabeth2Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.